Alsacia Gewürztraminer (Francia)

Gewürztraminer can trace its lineage to Alsace, and is the second most planted variety in the region. Located on the northeast France border next to Germany, Alsace is cradled in the shadow of the Vosges Mountain range, just west of the Rhine River. Gewürztraminer is an aromatic grape which produces wines that typically showcase exotic fruits notes like lychee, star fruit, passion fruit, and mango. A host of other aromatics make for a complex elixir— think orange peel, roses, honey, and baking spices. Alsace Gewüztraminer tends to be medium-bodied with fairly low acidity and is generally produced without oak aging. Universally known as the wine to pair with spicy and bold flavors, Gewürztraminer has a broad range of pairing potential. Alsace Gewürztraminer will compliment roast duck, washed-rind cheeses like Epoisses, cream of potato soup, bratwurst, omelette with smoked salmon, and pizza with figs and Praga ham.